Research Proposal

Research Proposal Presentation HRM 4309 : Research Methodology:

Research Proposal Presentation HRM 4309 : Research Methodology Name: L.H.Kasun Madusanka Index No: CPM 5536 Reg. No : MC 57662

Title of the Research :

Title of the Research The impact of Behavioral Elements of Job Designing on Job Performance and Job Satisfaction of Operational Level Workers in HI Fashion Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. company

Problem Statement :

Problem Statement The problem of the study is: what is the impact of behavioral elements of job design on job performance and job satisfaction of the operational level workers

Research Questions:

Research Questions Q1.What is the degree of existence of behavioral elements of job design on job performance and job satisfaction of operational level workers in HI Fashion Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.? Q2. Do behavioral elements of job design significantly affect of operational level workers’ job performance? Q3. Do behavioral elements of job design significantly affect of operational level workers’ job satisfaction?

Background:

In background its consists circumstances surrounding the problem situation, brief survey of previous literature, relevance of the study. Background

Background Cont……:

Background Cont…… Job Design can be defined as “the function of arranging tasks, duties and responsibilities into an organizational unit of work for the purpose of accomplishing the primary goal and objectives of the organization” (Opatha, 2009, p.68). “Job Design is the process of defining the way work will be performed and the tasks that will be required in a given job” (Cieri & Kramar 2003, p. 187)

Background Cont……:

Background Cont…… Skill Variety- The degree to which a job requires a variety of different activities in carrying out the work, Task Identity - Doing a job from beginning to end with a visible outcome. Task Significance The degree to which the job has a substantial impact on the lives or work of other people, Autonomy - The degree to which the job provides substantial freedom, independence, and discretion to the individual in scheduling the work and in determining the procedures to be used in carrying it out Feedback - The degree to which carrying out the work activities required by the job results in the individual obtaining direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance.” Mary, T. Guise, B. (1988) cited from (Hackman & Oldham, 1980, pp.77-80)

Background Cont……:

Background Cont…… Performance is a multidimensional construct, the measurement of which varies depending on a variety of factors and also more comprehensive view of performance is achieved if it is defined as embracing both behavior and outcomes. Kalyani (2006) cited from (Armstrong, 2000) Job satisfaction is quite frequently used for individuals' attitude towards the specific aspects of total work situation. ( Padala , 2010)

Objectives of the Study:

Objectives of the Study 1. To explore the degree of existence of behavioral elements in the job of operational level workers in the selected organization. 2. To explore the level of the job performance of the operational level workers in the selected organization. 3. To explore the level of the job satisfaction of the operational level workers in the selected organization. 4. To investigate the impact of behavioral elements of job design on the job performance of the job of operational level workers in the selected organization. 5. To investigate the impact of behavioral elements of job design on the job satisfaction of the job of operational level workers in the selected organization.

Theoretical and Conceptual Model / Framework:

Theoretical and Conceptual Model / Framework The relationship between Independent and Dependent Variables Behavioral elements of Job Design - Skill variety - Task identity - Task significance - Autonomy - Feedback Worker’s Job Satisfaction Worker’s Job Performance Dependent Variables Independent Variables

Hypotheses:

Hypotheses H1: Behavioral Elements of job Design have significant impact on Job Performance. H2: Behavioral Elements of job Design have significant impact on Job satisfaction.

Research Methodology:

Research Methodology Sampling Data collection Method - Primary data collection - Secondary data collection Measurement & Analysis

Structure of the Final Report :

Structure of the Final Report Chapter 01 – Introduction Chapter 02 – Literature Review Chapter 03 – Theoretical Framework and Methodology Chapter 04 – Data Presentation Chapter 05 – Data analysis and Discussion Chapter 06 – Conclusion and Recommendation